Which statement is normative?
A) Women's labour force participation rate has increased during the past 100 years.
B) The provincial minimum wage is higher today than it was in 1990.
C) Children in Canada are required to go to school until they reach a certain age.
D) The best way to encourage growth in the economy is through government spending.

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The statement "The best way to encourage growth in the economy is through government spending" is normative because it presents an opinion on what should be done, rather than a factual statement about what is currently happening. The other statements are descriptive statements that report on actual phenomena or policies.

Which Statement Is Normative